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Titletown Manufacturing delivers excellence in machining small parts

One of the primary differentiators that separates elite parts manufacturers from the pack is the quality of their equipment. Titletown Manufacturing LLC has placed itself squarely among the leaders of parts manufacturers in Wisconsin with a series of equipment and software upgrades over the past year, including the Mazak 5-axis machine.

The Mazak 5-axis machine provides Titletown Manufacturing teams with the ability to achieve tight tolerances across multiple axes without moving the piece to another workstation. This single-machine process is critical for producing the precision parts the OEMs throughout Wisconsin and North America have come to expect.

“Our Mazak 5-axis machine allows us to process up to five sides of a part in a single setup,” says Titletown Manufacturing co-owner and director of sales Chris Fuss. “The machine’s cutting tool moves across the X, Y and Z linear axes and rotates on the A and B axes. That enables the machine to approach the workpiece from any direction.”

Software upgrade complements Mazak 5-axis machine

Titletown Manufacturing also invested in an upgraded version of Mastercam programming in its commitment to delivering top-quality parts for customers, including third-party suppliers for Department of Defense contractors. The addition of shrink fit tooling leverages the expansion properties of metal to create maximum clamping force and rigidity for precise cutting.

“These enhancements give us the ability to produce extremely high-quality parts as small as one-quarter inch square or diameter,” notes Titletown Manufacturing co-owner and director of operations Dan Hilliard. “They also minimize our production times, helping us deliver shorter lead times than were possible before.”

The machine makes it possible to produce complex shapes with cleaner surface finishes. When combined with Mastercam capabilities, the 5-axis machine can machine parts directly off customer-supplied models or files.

About Titletown Manufacturing LLC

Titletown Manufacturing is the operating division of Precision Tool & Die LLC, a trusted metal fabrication shop with more than 60 years of experience in metal parts machining, producing high-quality components and providing custom CNC machining, metalworking, grinding, and custom metal fabrication solutions for a wide range of industrial customers throughout the region. The company employs 30 people at its facility at 1252 Marine Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

New machine delivers enhanced productivity for precision small parts

Titletown Manufacturing has again ramped up its focus on efficiently machining small parts in Green Bay for OEMs throughout Wisconsin and North America with an investment in advanced production equipment.

With the addition of the Mazak Quick Turn Universal 250MY, Titletown Manufacturing can use the live tooling lathe to reduce setup times and provide cost-effective production benefits for customers.

“This machine enables our machinists to turn on the lathe and perform millwork at the same time,” explains Dan Hilliard, co-owner and director of operations for Titletown Manufacturing. “The machine can cut keyways in a shaft after it’s turned. It can also drill and tap holes both on-center and off-center.”

Machining small parts is important for military, automotive, OEM customers

The Mazak Quick Turn Universal 250MY features a maximum machining length of 23.7 inches and a maximum cutting diameter of 16.26 inches. When it comes to machining small parts, Titletown Manufacturing has equipment capable of producing parts as small as one-quarter inch round or square.

Titletown Manufacturing specializes in machining small parts for a variety of OEMs, including third-party suppliers for Department of Defense contractors in Wisconsin. The company’s ability to satisfy a wide range of orders, including the manufacture of replacement parts, makes it a valued supplier for multiple industries.

“This machine’s multi-tasking abilities deliver exceptionally high-quality performance and value for our customers,” explains Titletown Manufacturing co-owner and director of sales Chris Fuss. “The 250MY configuration brings a milling capability together with Y-axis functionality in one place, which enables our team to be machining small parts and larger parts in one setup, saving time.”

About Titletown Manufacturing

Titletown Manufacturing is the operating division of Precision Tool & Die LLC, a trusted metal fabrication shop with more than 60 years of experience in metal parts machining, producing high-quality components and providing custom CNC machining, metalworking, grinding, and custom metal fabrication solutions for a wide range of industrial customers throughout the region. The company employs 30 people at its facility at 1252 Marine Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin.